Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Southeastern Asia
Southeastern United States
Types
Eddoe taro, Dasheen taro
Not available
Habitat
agricultural areas, Hillside, Warm and moist climatic conditions
marshes, Marshy ground, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
6-10
AHS Heat Zone
12-8
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Pyramidal
Flower Color
White, Green
White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green, Ivory
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green, Ivory
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Ivory
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green, Ivory
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
V-Shaped
Pyramidal
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shallow soil
Pollution, Drought
Where to Plant?
Container
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes
Layering, Semi-ripe cuttings, Softwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Needs 2-3 times watering per week, Needs a lot of water initially
Provide sufficient water to saturate the root zone, Requires regular watering, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Less Watering
In Spring
Moderate
Drought Tolerant
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Less fertilizing
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Rats, Snails
Birds, Squirrels
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Aphids, Bugs, Not Available, Snails
Birds, Rabbits, Squirrels
Allergy
Swelling in mouth, Throat itching
allergic reaction, Asthma, Runny nose
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Poison Ivy, Skin cleanser, Weightloss
Anti-ageing, Beautiful Skin, Blood purifying, Treatment of Dark Spots
Environmental Uses
No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent weeds
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Laxative, Weight loss
Alzheimer’s Disease, anti-cancer, Anxiety, Asthma, Diabetes, Liver problems, Menstrual Cramps
Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Air freshner, Grown for shade
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Landscape, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
ALOCASIA micholitziana
MAGNOLIA grandiflora
Common Name
Elephant Ear, Taro
Magnolia grandiflora, bull bay
In Hindi
अरवी
Magnolia grandiflora
In German
Colocasia (Pflanzengattung)
Immergrüne Magnolie
In French
Colocasia
Magnolia à grandes fleurs
In Spanish
Colocasia
Magnolia grandiflora
In Greek
Colocasia
Magnolia grandiflora
In Portuguese
Colocasia
Magnólia-branca
In Polish
Kolokazja
Magnolia wielkokwiatowa
In Latin
Colocasia
Magnolia grandiflora
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Araceae
Magnoliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Tribe
Colocasiodeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Aroideae
Magnolioideae
Season and Care of Taro and Southern Magnolia
Season and care of Taro and Southern Magnolia is important to know. While considering everything about Taro and Southern Magnolia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Taro season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Southern Magnolia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Taro is Loam, Sand and for Southern Magnolia is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Taro is Acidic, Neutral and for Southern Magnolia is Acidic, Neutral.
Taro and Southern Magnolia Physical Information
Taro and Southern Magnolia physical information is very important for comparison. Taro height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Southern Magnolia height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Taro and Southern Magnolia are as follows:
Taro flower color: White and Green
Taro leaf color: Dark Green and Ivory
Southern Magnolia flower color: White
- Southern Magnolia leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Taro and Southern Magnolia
Care of Taro and Southern Magnolia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Taro pruning is done No pruning needed and Southern Magnolia pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Taro needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Southern Magnolia needs Less Watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.